In some instances, a backup quarterback can make or break a season for an NFL team. No team ever wants to have to call upon its backup, but when the situation arises, it’s critical to have a quarterback that’s ready to step into the spotlight and help a team compete.
We saw it last season, when Davis Mills excelled in C.J. Stroud’s absence for the Texans, and on the opposite end of the spectrum, when Jake Browning struggled while replacing Joe Burrow. The performances of those two quarterbacks were critical in shaping the outcome of their team’s season, for better or for worse.
